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Wind
gusts of up to 70 knots greeted Westralia as she sailed
from Fleet Base West last month for the first phase of an
East Asian deployment.
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Westralia’s
crew seemed happy to be back at sea after the ship underwent
11 months maintenance.
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All
systems go, as Westralia headed for Brisbane on the first
leg of her deployment.
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It
was a proud day for the officers and sailors of HMAS Westralia
as she sailed from
Fleet Base West last month for the first phase of an East Asian
deployment.
The deployment will eventually see the ship visit countries including
Japan and The Philippines.
It is the first time Westralia has deployed in more than a year.
To the delight of the ship’s company, the Indian and Southern
Oceans turned on a exciting welcome back with conditions of Sea
State Seven and wind gusts up to 70 knots.
The ship was secured for sea.
The past 11 months has seen Westralia alongside Fleet Base West
for maintenance on the main engines and ship’s fittings.
The ship’s company, FIMA Perth and contractors have worked long
hours in preparing the ship for operational duties on schedule.
The ship is currently in Brisbane where she will conduct a planned
docking for maintenance on the hull and underwater fittings in
accordance with Lloyd’s survey requirements.
She is due to sail in mid-July to conduct work-ups on the Queensland
and NT coasts before proceeding to Darwin and ports beyond.
